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Mccalley Family History

Mccalley Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of McCauley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mccalley family from?

You can see how Mccalley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccalley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccalley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Mccalley families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 46% of all the recorded Mccalley's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mccalley families in 1911.
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What did your Mccalley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccalley. 31% of Mccalley men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Mccalley women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccalley were Clerk and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    32%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mccalley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccalley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 465 immigration records available for the last name Mccalley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mccalley. For the veterans among your Mccalley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccalley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mccalley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Mccalley in 1958 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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